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2, Orono Weekly Timeýs, Wednesday, September-8, 1982 Published Every Wednesday at the office of Publication Main Street, Orono Roy C. Forrester, Editor We Would Have to Agree Miss Ann Thoimson, a vice-principal at a Port Hope Public School, was recently elected president of the Federation of Worinen's teachers Association of On- tario. [n her acceptance speech the newly elected presi- dent stated that teachers cannot be expected to solve al the problems of society and will lose their credibility if they try. - In this we would have to agree and not only does the teacher loose credibility but also the same lose is taken on by the school system. We have already lost too much in trying to be everything to everyone at a lose to the basic purpose of the system. Thomson makes the same point stating that it is becoming difficult to define the roll of the school when many groups expect the schools to do what the family used to do. Arthur Kruger, past Dean of Arts ana Science at the Universi-' ty of Toronto, in a Toronto Star item points out that educa- tion is not what it used to be and that«parents, employers and educators are not too happy with the changes. Kruger points to the abolishment of standarized exams and the introduction of the credît systemt where basket weaving may help to get a student through high school but flot accep- table at Community College or University. 1He also points out that Colleges and Universities have had to introduce remedial courses in English composition and mathematics and to toughen up entrance requirements. "These are the real creamn of the crop of the system and they have a real problemn in expressing themselves in written English," he said. One could take the case of one Co-op student from Clarke High School who when givento add two rows of figures had no idea where to start. One could ask, "How could this hap- pen?" In the Kruger article hle did say that high school educators were saying calculators and word processors have made English and math drills less important in today's society. Surely this should not be the case for the basic knowledge in English and Math is the basis of a sound education. Calculators and Word Processors are no more than a tool to be used and an effective tool if the operator is knowledgable'of the input and output of the machines. Kruger does point out that students are working harder than ever before and as well worry more about marks than every before and that they are able and capable. Perhaps it will be the students that demand more than a watered-down type of education. The teachers do nieed sup- port from ail in their cae for better than we have. F ~;apptiîtn~... JLetter to Edito'r Orono Weekly Times Orono, Ontario. Yomir Sept. 1982 issue car- ried an article quoting a Councillor as being "appail- ed" at the contents of the Ministry letter conceraiag the resignation of the two Town employees. The taxpayers of this ward should be appalled ut Coun- cillor Hamres lack of knowledge concerning such a carrent issue. As a meaiber of coulicil it is ber responsibility to be aware of what is going on in the Town. [s the Mayor to "babysit" ail members of council? To work as a team means ail members pitchling in to do their part. This ln- cludes speaking up when they feel they should be included in a matter of importance. How Couacillor Hanîre can say she was 'unaware of the Ministry's involvement is beyond me, when the Delega- tions made it clear they were goiag to pursue the issue of the resignations. George Cameron. Obituary LOWELL JAMES GATCHELL A former car salesman, Lowell James Gatchell died suddenly at his cottage in Haliburton on Thursday, Sept. 2, 1982. A resident of Orono for the past 17 years, he lived at R.R. 2, Orono. Son of Mrs. Rubh Gatchell of Oshawa and the late Mer- vyn Gatchell, he was born March 7, 1942 in Oshawa. He was married March 9, 1963 at Mount'Horeb. Mr. Gatchell attended Orono United Church and was a member of the Orono Masonic Lodge 235. He worked at General Motors for 15 years, retiring in 1974. He was a former car salesman with MacDonald Ford, Ontario Motor Sales, both in Oshawa, and Victoria Ford Mercury, Cobourg. Mr. Gatcheil is survived by his wife, the former Hilda Parks of Orono; hîs mother, Mrs. Ruth Gatchell of Oshawa; two daugliters, N Elizabeth and Janice; and 1 one son, Brent, aIl at home; t one sister, Anme Mulder of Oshawa; one brother, Lavern e of Tiverton.h Mr. Gatchell was at Armi- a strong FuneraI Home on Fni- day evening from 7 to 9 p.m., followed by cremation. t Masonic Lodge service was held at the funeraI home d under the auspices of Orono 1 Masonic Lodge 235, on Fni- day cvening. Memorial service was held c in Orono United Church on c Sunday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. I Memorial donations to the ti Ontario Heart Foundation would be appreciated. ai hi Reccipts for Income Tax s purposes will be îssued upon hi reques.. Thank you for your heinp. ý 1 BENEFIT DANCE FOR ORONO TOWN HALL A benefit dance is being promnoted on September i th to aid funding for improvements at the Orono Town Hall. The dance is being held in the Orono Com- munity Centre with Sparky and Chris donating, the redorded mnusic for the night. Kepp the date in mind and corne for a good time. LOOKING FOR CO-OPERATION The Town of Newcastle Public works Depart- ment were on hand last Thursday morning at 7:00 a.m. to sweep the Orono streets in the business area of the Village. Unfortunately they were hampered in their ef- forts as a numnber of cars were left on the streets over- night. Your co-operation is sought to make sure this project can be carried out satisfactorily. A dlean Main Street makes a lot of difference to its appearance and a littie co-operation can now go a long way to facilitiate this end. Pleased with progreCss St. S.aviours' addition Dear Friends of St. Saviour's: We are very pleased with the progness of our new church hall and also pleased that our members have gnown so much that this building became a necessity. Many hours of volunteer labour have helped reduce the cost of the building, howcver, it is still a large undertaking for our con- gregation. We have received some genenous donations already and now appeal to you for support. If you can Possibly mnake a donation to the building fund we would be most grateful. Donations may be sent to: Mrs. Keith Anderson R.R. 1, Orono, Ontario. LOB 1IMo. Kentdal News You do not need to stride the earth Or win the public gaze To spread a little hapiness in simple, secret ways. 1 A kindly word, a helping hand, Or just a friendly smile, AIl help to smooth another's path And brighten every mile. After the coldest August in fifty-three years Labor Day week-end started out very fine. Mrs. J. Westlake and her granddaughters welcom- cd the folks at the church dodr. Mr. John, Westlake gave the minutes for missions and read the scripture 2nd- Thessalonians 3:5-17. Rev. A. Tizzard said, "This is Labor Sunday. " in verse ten of our scripture reading Paul says, "If you don't work neither should you cat. Why do you work? To make a liv- ing. What are you living for? We should have more pur- pose in life than just to cat." Jesus thou divine companion. Thou hast come to join the workers. God gave ten com- matidments: One of them says; thou shaît work: "Six days shaît thou labour." The hymn says, "Creation's Lord we give you thanks that this your world is incomplete; that battle calîs our marshall- ed ranks, that work awaibs our hands and feet." Paul says don't be ashamed of what you are doing. Neyer be too busy bo do good. We should read out to others. That is why we put some money in the other side of the church enivelope. We can not serve some one on the other side of the world but our of- fering will reach out to them. Our character should show through the work we do. Jesus said, "My Father worketh and 1 work."1 We are pleased to have Mrs. Eileen Billings and Mrs. Dorothy Bailey worshipping with us on Sunday morning. Sunday School begins hext Sunday September l2th. We hope ail the boys and girls will be back. Rev. A. Tizzard called our attention Sunday morning to the chair used by the organist. [t has been newly caned, on the seat and back, by Mr. Wes Wood. We ap- preciate the many hours of work he spent on it. [t is a beautiful gift we exbend our bhanks to him. On September the flrst eight ladies gathered at the home of Mrs. M. Stevens on a Wednesday afternoon for our U.C.W. meeting. Mrs. L. Stapleton opened the meeting with the hymn, "Saviour beach me day by lay." The Roll Caîl was why 1 belong to the U.C.W. Mrs. Stevens led the devotional. We read from our Bibles Se- cond Kings V. The Syrians came down on the people of .srael and carried away cap- tive a little maid. Naaman was captain of the irmy of Syria but he was a leper. This little girl might have been bitter but instead she felt sorry for him and told him of a cure. Jesus said many ycars later 'Love youn enemies." He Mrs. M. Elliott gave Hie financial statement. It waýs mioved by Miss C. Stewart sec. by Mrs. D. Youngmnan that we give $500.00 to the Church, carried. Miss C. Stewart said that this year we were clebrating the 20th year of our U.C.W. Orono invited us to their 20th birthday party, carlier in the year and we learned somnething of their history and achievements. Years ago the Women's organization was known as "The Ladies Aid." For some years we also had a Womnen's Missionary Society which concentrabed on Missionary work. After Church Union in 1925 we were callecj, the Women's Association of W.A. Some of the highlights of the W.A. were sending clothing and money bo the Fred Victor Mission. The W.A.* and W.M. became one in 1944. In 1945 they catered t& the, hundredth Annivcrsary 'of the Kendal Orange Lodgc at 50 cents a plate: 80 pensons at- tended. They held social evenings to weîcome new membens. Garden teas were held. They made up boxes to send overseas. Under the capable leadership of Mrs. Roy Mercer (Anna) much was accomplished. At one imne there was 25 members. In 1957, we preparcd a cookbook and sold 200 copies. We decided that suitable memorials be placed in the church instead of scnding- flowers for deceased members of the communiby. Turkey supers were held in the fait for many years. In 1962 the W.A. became the United Church Women and includes ail women of the church. No fees are charged a free will offering taken at each meeting. Our U.C.W., although few in number, have done many things f or our church and overseas. How much more could be done if ail ladies would attend. The meeting closed wibh the singing of the "lLond's My Shepherd. " A pot luck dînner was, en- joyed around the round table. Some of our men folk joined us. Wheni pickling use cider vinegar. It is mruch heaithier and will help the apple growers. The sooner you get your tulîp bulbs planted the beter tulips you will have next spring. Now the children are bàck to school one of the ways you cati help them most is to keep them healthy. Seeing, hearing and feeling well are essential t o learning. Sign on a bumper sticker. If you drink, don't drive, swîm. Mr. Budd Rodd' has erected a new house and barn beside his new race course south of the village. St. Saviours ANGLICAN CHU RCH Orono, Ontario Regular Sunday Worshlp Service - 9:45 a.m. Children's Service and Church School Registration Rev. Allan Haldenby B.A. L.TI. AÉ1,UN1ITEDCHURC# OfMM PasOsw Rev. Wayne Wdlht, B.A.,M.D. SUNDAY SEPT. 12, 1982 ORONO UNITED CHURCH Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. Annual Horticultural Society Flower Service Guest Speaker Rev. John Jones Manvers Pastoral Charge Sunday School 11:15 a.m. For AIl Classes KIRBY UNITED CHuRCH Morning Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. JUST ARRUVED' Un Timne For School BONNE BELL "Violets ini the Snow" For Lips and Eyes- ALSO FaoII$crub 100ml et roè. Pd« S3.50 Receive FREE 30 ml size Retail Value .990 MAIN ST.. ORONO. ONT. e'983-5009